The Montana Repertory Theatre will perform Biloxi Blues at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Riceland Auditorium of the Grand Prairie Center.

Biloxi Blues is a comedy about young men going off to war, "facing the same fears, anxieties and loneliness that grip all young recruits about to encounter the ultimate test of combat."

Center Director Amanda Holsted said, "Biloxi Blues is a Neil Simon hit that was on Broadway for many years. It was later turned into an award-winning movie."

The play follows Eugene Morris Jerome and his fellow Army inductees as they struggle through basic training near Biloxi, Miss., in 1943. According to the Center, Jerome, an aspiring writer, spends most of his free time recounting conversations and impressions in his journal about the secret and private thoughts of fellow soldiers.

"I think the play is relevant to any generation that has experienced the anxiety of young soldiers going off to war," Holsted said. "Although the play is a comedy it has a very dramatic theme.

"Described as 'both heartwarming and funny' (the New York Times), the play is a great example of Neil Simon's ability to transform difficult life events into humorous, moving stories," Holsted added.

The Montana Repertory Theatre was established as a professional touring company in 1968. The company has performed in over 350 communities across the nation.

Holsted said, "This is a wonderful opportunity for our audience to see a large scale, professional touring company present an award winning play. Due to some of the mature themes this play is recommended for high school age and older."

Tickets are $30, $22.50 and $15, and can be purchased in advance by calling (870) 673-4201 ext. 1895, online at www.pccua.edu, or in person at the center's box office, which is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.